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African Business News: Latest Updates, Deals, and Market Trends

Stay ahead with the latest African business news, covering major deals, corporate movements, economic trends, and investment opportunities shaping the continent. At Shore Africa, we deliver timely and insightful reporting on the companies, industries, and leaders driving growth across Africa’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

From high-profile acquisitions and cross-border investments to emerging startups and policy shifts, our business coverage is designed to keep investors, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers informed. Whether it’s developments in banking, energy, fintech, manufacturing, or consumer markets, we break down complex stories into clear, actionable insights.

Recent highlights include major transactions such as the Minkama Capital takeover of Chococam in Cameroon, alongside broader coverage of Africa’s expanding private equity activity and strategic corporate restructuring across key markets. These stories reflect a wider trend of increasing investor confidence and deal-making momentum across the continent.

Our African business news section also tracks macroeconomic shifts, including inflation trends, currency movements, and government policies that impact businesses and investors. By connecting these developments to real-world corporate outcomes, we help you understand not just what is happening, but why it matters.

Explore our latest business stories below to stay informed on Africa’s most important commercial developments. For deeper insights, you can also read our coverage on:

Whether you are an investor, founder, or business enthusiast, this page serves as your hub for the latest business news in Africa.

Latest Business News

Zimbabwe’s biggest gold mine to get $132 million from Caledonia

Caledonia plans to invest $132 million in 2026 to advance the Bilboes project, set to become Zimbabwe’s largest gold mine.

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Kenya authorities approve $1.6 billion sale of government stake in Safaricom

Kenya clears $1.6 billion sale of 15% Safaricom stake to Vodacom, boosting foreign investment and local government revenue.

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10 renowned Africans investing billions to shape the future of sports

African billionaires are investing billions in football, rugby and basketball, reshaping sports ownership, youth development and global influence.

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Namibia’s business groups: Multimillionaires who built them

Profiles of Namibia’s top business groups and founders, tracing fortunes built across finance, retail, telecoms and industry in a fast-growing economy.

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10 of Africa’s oldest Agricultural firms

Africa’s oldest agricultural firms trace centuries of resilience, shaping food security, exports, rural economies and agribusiness evolution across the continent.

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Billionaire habits retail entrepreneurs can learn from the Ackerman family

The Ackerman family built Pick ’n Pay through values-driven leadership, disciplined scale and long-term ownership habits retailers can replicate.

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Why Standard Chartered is accelerating its pullback from Africa

Standard Chartered is weighing a full sale of its Botswana unit, deepening its Africa retreat to focus capital on higher-return regions globally.

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15 most valuable stocks on the Uganda Securities Exchange

Uganda’s stock market shows steady growth as banks, telecoms and consumer stocks dominate the $10.13 billion exchange, led by Equity Bank and MTN Uganda.

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5 most valuable banks on the Uganda Securities Exchange

Uganda’s top five banks dominate the USE, led by Equity Bank, driving growth amid rising digital adoption and investor confidence.

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